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Olivia Gell — Senior Admissions Associate

Olivia supports families navigating the NYC high school admissions landscape. She partners with clients to create customized plans including providing school recommendations, mock interview preparation, and by supporting with holistic application strategies. 

Olivia is committed to serving the clients and families with whom she works by anticipating their needs and guiding them through every step of the process thoughtfully, effectively, and with great care. 

Olivia’s knowledge is guided by her extensive work supporting New York City families through the high school admissions process, paired with her experience as a former middle and high school English teacher. She also brings her wealth of experience in strategic planning and consulting to the NYCAS team. Olivia received a BA in English, Sociology, and Spanish from Franklin & Marshall College and her M.A. in English Education from Teachers College, Columbia University.